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15 Sightseeing Tours in Greece That Survive a Close Look

177 tours  ·  from $17

All 15 sightseeing tours on one page, with the price, the running time and the verdict on each. The first entry is the one most people should book.

Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The Athens route, from Syntagma to Omonia
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Athens: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,520 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $25Our pick

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour open-top bus pass to tour Athens at your own pace. The Athens route links Syntagma, the Acropolis, Plaka, museums, and the National Archaeological Museum. Upgrade for Piraeus and the Riviera, including beaches and Lake Vouliagmeni. Audio commentary is available in 13 languages, with free WiFi and a Greek beer included.

“very interesting way to see Athens if you don't have time...”

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Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore - Leaving Kolona Harbor and seeing Rhodes from the sea
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Rhodes: Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

2.Speedboat Trip to Symi with Free Time to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,265 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $35

Take the Sebeco Lines speedboat from Kolona Harbor to Symi, with an air-conditioned indoor cabin, outdoor seating, and an onboard bar. The roughly 80-minute crossing brings you to Symi’s colorful harbor for several hours of independent exploring, dining, shopping, photography, or swimming before returning to Rhodes.

“Great activity. They picked us up for our hotel to take us to the harbour and then we got the boat to Symi island. Which is well worth it, it’s such a beautiful island. We had free time here which was lovely as we had some food and drinks.”

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Best of Athens Half-Day Private Tour - Pickup from Athens hotels, the airport, or Piraeus
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Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

3.Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,714 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $91Top rated

Explore Athens in a private Mercedes with a local chauffeur such as Dallas, Sebastian, Paddy, or George. Visit the Acropolis, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Panathenaic Stadium, Parliament, Plaka, and more. Add a Greek lunch of moussaka, salad, tzatziki, and a drink at the operator’s local restaurant.

“Seb met us at the cruise port and took us directly to the Acropolis to beat some of the crowds. We purchased our tickets in advance through the tour and saw it in our own. Seb took us to the changing off the guard and to many other sites in Greece. He escorted us and took pictures for us when he could. We finished the day with a great Greek lunch and met up with our friends who booked the same tour. Wonderful overview of Athens if you’re limited on time.”

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Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour - The Acropolis climb, with the Theatre of Dionysus below
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Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour

4.Athens & Acropolis Highlights: Greek Mythology Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,370 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet near Hadrian’s Arch for a four-hour English tour of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Acropolis, Theatre of Dionysus, Ancient Agora, and Temple of Hephaestus. Guides such as Irene, Michael, Dani, and Maria bring mythology, architecture, and daily Athenian life together. Tickets cost extra, and the group can include up to 15 people.

“Lovely and well paced tour, and my guide, Irene/Irini, was a font of knowledge about each of the sites we visited. Very personable and fun to talk with between stops, and she was very attentive to making sure everyone was doing well and able to rest if they needed to.”

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Athens: Acropolis and Mythology Highlights Small Group Tour - Meeting under Hadrian’s Arch
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Athens: Acropolis and Mythology Highlights Small Group Tour

5.Acropolis and Mythology Highlights Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,275 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $53

Meet Alternative Athens under Hadrian’s Arch for a 2 to 4-hour walk through the Acropolis and Ancient Agora. A licensed English or French-speaking guide, such as Antonia, Alex, Danae, or Stellios, explains the myths, politics, architecture, and daily life behind the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Theatre of Dionysus, and Temple of Hephaestus.

“The guide was so easy to listen to who took us on a magical journey far removed from today’s world .I truly appreciate the whole experience thankyou . Amanda :)”

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City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours - The Piraeus Line: useful from a cruise ship
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City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

6.City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,887 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Explore Athens, Piraeus, and the Athenian Riviera by open-top double-decker bus. Choose a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass with access to one, two, or three routes, plus audio commentary in 13 languages, Wi-Fi, and stops near the Acropolis, museums, beaches, marinas, and cruise terminals.

“Great value. Didn’t have time to stop and absorb all the sites so this was a great way to get the highlights. Clean bus. Audio well done.”

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Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace - Fiscardo offers a short taste of Kefalonia
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Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

7.Explore Ionian Sea with its 50 shades of blue on Makedonia Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,518 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend 8 to 9 hours aboard Makedonia Palace with Captain Costa, stopping at Porto Katsiki, Egremni Beach, Fiscardo, Ithaca, Papanikolis Cave, and Skorpios. Swim from the boat, explore a Kefalonia harbor, enjoy a basic Greek lunch, and expect music, dancing, crowds, and limited shade.

“We were able to swim at beaches without other boats, or huge crowds, it was just our boat. Just the right amount of spots to see in the time range.”

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Athens: Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide - Morning pickup and the ride toward Corinth
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Athens: Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide

8.Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,425 reviews · from $33

Leave Athens by air-conditioned coach for Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, and the Corinth Canal. Use a VR device and audio guide in 10 listed languages, with free time for lunch and exploring Nafplion. Guides such as George and Christopher add useful commentary, while the 11-hour schedule covers a lot in one day.

“I loved it and the sights, the guide was amazing. The traffic though so was tiring on the way back.”

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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis - The Parthenon and the practical reality of the hill
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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis

9.Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,402 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

See central Athens by air-conditioned coach, then walk through the Acropolis with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Parthenon, Propylaea, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike. The morning option can include the Acropolis Museum, with guides such as Dora and Vicki praised for clear explanations and good pacing.

“How busy the acropolis is book in morning.Very interesting guide was good would had like more interaction with city people and smaller group.”

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Rhodes: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - Starting at Aktaion and the waterfront
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Rhodes: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

10.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,296 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Use a one-day hop-on hop-off ticket to circle Rhodes Town in about an hour, with stops near the Old Town, cruise port, Aquarium, Monte Smith, and Acropolis. An onboard audio guide covers 10 languages, while the open upper deck offers wide city views. Buses may run only hourly, so plan each stop carefully.

“Really enjoyed the bus tour. Very interesting and a reasonable price. Thoroughly recommend!”

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Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos - Damalas pottery and the old olive press
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Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos

11.Naxos Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

Spend eight hours exploring Naxos with an English-speaking guide and a careful local driver. Visit Demeter’s Temple, Damalas, Chalki, Apeiranthos, Apollonas Beach, and the ancient Kouros statue. You’ll have time for lunch and a swim, plus hotel pickup from several resort areas. Guides may include Alex, Thanos, or Angeliki.

“Perfect tour for the day beautiful villages in the mountains tour guide thanos was amazing so much information very interesting spiros the bus driver was incredible thank you to both made trip memorable”

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Rhodes: Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore - The Rhodes pickup: many locations, one important detail
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Rhodes: Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore

12.Lindos Bus Tour with Free Time to Explore

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 986 reviews · from $16Best value

Ride from your Rhodes hotel to Lindos on a SEBECO LINES bus or minibus, then explore independently for up to 3 hours 45 minutes. Use the English audio guide app, climb to the Acropolis, browse narrow lanes, eat lunch, or swim at Lindos Beach. Drivers including Juan and Van are praised for clear timing and friendly service.

“Bus needs some maintenance as many of the seats are loose but the itinerary, the music etc were great.”

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Santorini Sea Kayak - South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic - Sea Caves and Volcanic Rock Walls
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Santorini Sea Kayak – South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic

13.Santorini Sea Kayak – South Discovery, Small Group incl. Sea Caves and picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Spend about 3.5 hours kayaking from Akrotiri along Santorini’s southwest coast. Guides such as Nolan, John, Adonis, and Elliot lead you past Red, White, and Kambia beaches, into sea caves, and to quiet swimming spots. Kayaks, safety gear, snorkeling equipment, a light picnic, insurance, and a drybag are included. Hotel transfers cost extra.

“The owner was rude and misbehaved with us. We were 4 people half of the group. We lost direction and informed him that we are running 15 minutes behind. We arriving 13 minutes late. He argued with us and made us feel bad. Elliot the guide was fantastic and kayaking was fun but the first interaction with the staff when we arrived left a very bad taste. Will not recommend this kayaking place. We paid a lot of money almost $500 and should not be felt insulted.”

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Corfu: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Kanoni route: the best first ride
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Corfu: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

14.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 937 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Ride Corfu’s open-top sightseeing bus on the 60-minute Kanoni route, or add the Achilleion route to reach the palace gardens. Hear commentary in eight languages, hop off at major sights, and return easily to the port. The $25 pass is especially useful for cruise calls and short visits.

“Picked up the bus at the port. Earphones and commentary were good and clear”

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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour - The 12-stop Heraklion city circuit
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Heraklion: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

15.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 912 reviews · 2 days · from $23

Use one 48-hour ticket on two Heraklion bus routes: a 12-stop city circuit reaching Knossos and a six-stop line to Ammoudara Beach. You get maps, earphones, and commentary in several languages. Staff such as Jackie have been especially helpful with route advice, ticket questions, and even lost phones.

“the two ladies are very kind and explained everything so well and crete is a beautiful island and Heraklion a beautiful city”

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